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Duke is courting TE Prospect Dillon van der Wal

Duke is courting TE Prospect Dillon van der Wal

By Patrick Cacchio on August 11, 2010

With 22 verbal commitments in hand for the class of 2011, Coach David Cutcliffe and the Blue Devils’ staff are focusing their recruiting efforts on some of the top remaining uncommitted players across the country. Near the top of that list for Duke is Dillon van der Wal, a high-end prospect at both tight end [...]

Posted in Duke Football | Tagged Dillon Van Der Wal, Football Recruiting News, Patrick Cacchio

Monday Musings - Pro Am, Football Practice and more

Monday Musings – Pro Am, Football Practice and more

By Mark Watson on August 9, 2010

There is always a lot going on if you cover Duke Athletics and as a busy summer around here gives way to September, Duke Football hits the field.  In fact, they hold their first practice this evening where Coach David Cutcliffe will continue to work on getting the Blue Devils to a bowl game.
Duke is [...]

Posted in Monday Musings | Tagged Duke Basketball Recruiting News, Duke Football, Football Recruiting News, N.C. Pro Am

Duke Football lands sure handed wideout Blair Holliday

Duke Football lands sure handed wideout Blair Holliday

By Patrick Cacchio on August 3, 2010

Coach David Cutcliffe and the Blue Devil football program received another commitment for the class of 2011 on Monday evening from Blair Holliday, a 6’3” wide receiver from Oaks Christian High School in Westlake Village, California. BDN caught up with the sure-handed receiver shortly after his commitment.
“My interest in Duke was based on the academics, [...]

Posted in Duke Football | Tagged BDN, Blair Holliday, Football Recruiting News, Patrick Cacchio

OL Prospect Donovan Smith talks of his visit to Duke

OL Prospect Donovan Smith talks of his visit to Duke

By Patrick Cacchio on July 30, 2010

Donovan Smith is a 6’5” 285 pound OT from Owings Mills, Maryland, and one of Duke’s top remaining targets for the class of 2011. The Blue Devils were one of the first schools to offer Donovan a scholarship, and the four-star prospect was finally able to visit the campus earlier this week. With nearly two [...]

Posted in Duke Football | Tagged Donovan Smith, Football Recruiting News

Interview with Duke Prospect Desmond Floyd

Interview with Duke Prospect Desmond Floyd

By Patrick Cacchio on July 6, 2010

Desmond Floyd is a 6’4” 240 pound defensive end from Union, South Carolina. He recently attended Duke’s summer football camp and has received a scholarship offer.
BDN: Can you describe some of your strengths and weaknesses as a player?
DF: My strength is definitely pass rushing, and my weakness is probably my strength right now.
BDN: What are [...]

Posted in Duke Football | Tagged Cutcliffe, Desmond Floyd, Football Recruiting News, Patrick Cacchio

Prospect Chris Tavarez looking for a home away from home

Prospect Chris Tavarez looking for a home away from home

By Patrick Cacchio on June 22, 2010

Chris Tavarez is a 5′11” 193 pound strong safety prospect from Westlake High School in Atlanta, Georgia. Chris played outside linebacker as a junior, and is being recruited by several schools to play safety. His strengths on the field are his aggressiveness, hits, and instincts. Heading into his senior year, Chris is working to improve [...]

Posted in Duke Football | Tagged 2011 Duke Prospects, Chris Tavarez, Football Recruiting News, Patrick Cacchio

Duke Football Camp featured prospects of interest

Duke Football Camp featured prospects of interest

By Mark Watson on June 14, 2010

There were a few surprised faces on the kids and prospects who attended this past Saturday’s Duke Football Camp.  It would be easy to think the scorching heat and humidity was the culprit, and yes sweat indeed played a role.  The sweat came from the crop of talent going through the various stations of drills [...]

Posted in Duke Football | Tagged BDN Premium, Coach Cutcliffe, Duke Football Camp, Football Recruiting News

Duke taking a look at Florida athlete Torrey Campbell

Duke taking a look at Florida athlete Torrey Campbell

By Patrick Cacchio on May 26, 2010

Torrey Campbell is a 5’11” 180 pound junior athlete from Naples, Florida. Torrey is a two-sport athlete for both the football and track teams at Barron Collier High School. Torrey’s outstanding athleticism has garnered him a lot of attention in recent months from major college football programs across the country.
On offense, Torrey has played running [...]

Posted in Duke Football | Tagged Blue Devil Nation, Football Recruiting News, Torrey Campbell

Duke offers Colorado QB Brock Berglund

Duke offers Colorado QB Brock Berglund

By Mark Watson on May 24, 2010

The Duke Blue Devils became the ninth school to offer junior quarterback Brock Berglund this past weekend.  Berglund stands 6-4 and weighs in at 205 pounds making him a prototypical size for the position.  Berguland is a Colorado native playing his high school football with Victory Christian.  He grew up a Colorado Buffaloes fan but [...]

Posted in Duke Football | Tagged BDN, Brock Berglund, Football Recruiting News

 Duke lands Offensive Guard Marcus Aprahamian

Duke lands Offensive Guard Marcus Aprahamian

By Patrick Cacchio on May 19, 2010

Marcus Aprahamian, a junior offensive guard from Brookfield, Wisconsin, committed to Coach Cutcliffe and the Duke Football Program this week and had the following to say to the Blue Devil Nation:
“I have been a Duke commit for almost a day now and still feel on top of the world.
For the last month I have been [...]

Posted in Duke Football | Tagged Football Recruiting News, Marcus Aprahamiam, Patrick Cacchio

Shaquille Love is on the Duke Radar

Shaquille Love is on the Duke Radar

By Patrick Cacchio on May 19, 2010

Shaquille Love is a 6’5” 270 pound defensive tackle from Harriman, Tennessee. Recruiting is starting to pick up for the Harriman Blue Devil lineman, and BDN recently spoke with Shaquille to check in on his process.
BDN: Can you briefly describe your game for us?
Love: My game is based on my speed and quickness. That’s [...]

Posted in Duke Football | Tagged Football Recruiting News, Shaquille Love

Kyler Brown holds Duke offer but still looking

Kyler Brown holds Duke offer but still looking

By Patrick Cacchio on May 15, 2010

Kyler Brown is a 6’5” 215 pound junior out of Charlotte Christian High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. Duke football fans are familiar with the Brown family, as Kyler’s older brother, Kelby, will be joining the Duke program as a freshman linebacker this fall.
In his junior year, Kyler played [...]

Posted in Duke Football | Tagged BDN, Football Recruiting News, Kyler Brown, Patrick Cacchio

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